FIG AND WALNUT TAPENADE WITH GOAT CHEESE
Categories Condiment/Spread Olive Vegetarian Goat Cheese Fig Walnut Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 20 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine chopped figs and 1/3 cup water in heavy medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until liquid evaporates and figs are soft, about 7 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl. Mix in olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, capers, and chopped thyme. Season tapenade to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
- Arrange overlapping cheese rounds in circle in center of medium platter. Stir chopped walnuts into tapenade; spoon into center of cheese circle. Garnish with walnut halves and thyme sprigs, if desired. Serve with breads and/or crackers.
WALNUT AND FIG TAPENADE WITH GOAT CHEESE
This recipe has been passed around amongst my friends. Went to a party, asked for the recipe, because with this appetizer, Diana Krall to set the mood, let's say, it's perfect.
Provided by Lalaloob
Categories Spreads
Time 30m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine chopped figs and 1/3 cup water in heavy saucepan.
- Cook over medium-high heat until liquid evaporates and figs are soft, about 7 minutes.
- Transfer to medium bowl.
- Mix in olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, capers, and chopped thyme.
- Season tapenade to taste with salt and pepper.*.
- Cover and refrigerate.
- Bring to room temperature before serving.
- *This dish can be prepared 2 days in advance.
- Arrange overlapping cheese rounds in the center of a medium platter.
- Stir chopped walnuts into tapenade and place in center of cheese circle.
- Garnish with walnut HALVES and thyme sprigs.
- Serve with great crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.3, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 7.2, Sodium 89.9, Carbohydrate 1.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.3, Protein 4
FIG AND WALNUT TAPENADE
From "Wine Lover's Healthy Weight-Loss Plan" Recommended Wine Pairing: Syrah or Merlot Serve with sliced whole-wheat baguette topped with a slather of goat cheese! Also great with beef, chicken, pork, or salmon!
Provided by GoldsmithLissa
Categories Spreads
Time 5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine ingredients in food processor. Process until almost smooth. Refrigerate until serving.
- Serve warm or at room temperate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.6, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 70.4, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 19, Protein 4
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